expiat

Meanings

• Verb

  To make amends for a wrong or to atone for a sin

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Variants

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expiable , expiate , expiated , expiates , expiating , expiator , expiators

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Etymology

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From Latin 'expiare', meaning 'to make amends for' or 'to atone for'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'expiation' comes from the Latin word 'expiare', which means 'to drive away by sacrifice or propitiation'

2. The concept of expiation is central to many religious traditions, including Christianity and Hinduism

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Related Concepts

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1. Atonement: The act of making amends for a wrong or seeking forgiveness for a sin

2. Penance: A form of expiation that involves suffering or doing penance as a means of making amends for a wrong

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'expiation' is often used to describe the act of making amends or atoning for a wrong. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Othello seeks expiation for his sins by taking his own life.

How to Memorize "expiat"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of making amends or atoning for a wrong

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'expiation' with the idea of making amends or atoning for a wrong

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Expel the idea of wrongdoing' to remember the meaning of 'expiation'

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